Sibutramine, manufactured and marketed by Abbott Laboratories as Reductil, is a prescription only slimming pill available to those who suffer with the condition obesity and have a BMI of 30 or above. Released in the UK during 2001, Sibutramine is a type of medication known as a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and works by preventing certain neurotransmitters, which control regulates a person’s appetite, from entering back into the nerve cells. This action of Sibutramine makes it far easier than conventional methods of weight loss as a patient no longer has to worry about their over-eating habits or cravings as these are all suppressed by Reductil.
How Does Sibutramine Work?
The active ingredient of the obesity management treatment Reductil, Sibutramine, is a medication which has been designed to target and prevent re-entry into the nerve cells of two specific chemical neurotransmitters. These chemicals, known as Serotonin and Noradrenaline are used by the body to regulate several actions of the body, including appetite and mood. With these chemicals effectively taken out of the mix, it is possible to greatly suppress an individual’s appetite which in turn will result in considerable weight loss.
How Much Weight Will I Loose?
During clinical trials of Sibutramine, prior to its release, it was found that on average people who took the treatment saw a 5-10% reduction in their total body mass in their first year. You should start to notice weight loss when using Sibutramine within the first 3-4 weeks of treatment.
Can I Take Sibutramine?
To be prescribed a course of Sibutramine you will need to be found as being medically suitable for this treatments, as well as qualifying for treatment by having a high enough body mass index, or BMI. Commonly, a person is classified as Obese when they have a BMI of 30 or above, however you may be suitable for treatment if you suffer from another condition which weight loss would be beneficial for, such as high cholesterol or diabetes.
What is BMI?
BMI, or the body mass index, is a method employed globally by medical professionals to classify a patient’s weight. It is calculated by dividing a person’s body weight by the sum of the square of their height. This method of identifying obesity was developed during the mid 19th century by scientists in Belgian and has been the industry standard for the medical community to date.
Are There Side Effects of Sibutramine?
As with the vast majority of prescription treatments, there are several possible side effects of Sibutramine which you should be aware of before taking this medication. Some of the more common of these side effects reported have been known to include increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, increased sweating and headache. If you suffer any side effect whilst using this treatment it is important to consult with your own doctor immediately so that they can assess you and decide whether or not you should continue with this treatment.
How Do I Get Sibutramine?
Sibutramine can be bought from us at HealthExpress, but only after one of our online consultations with a UK registered doctor. Once you have completed this series of medical and condition related questions, our doctor will assess your suitability and will then prescribe Sibutramine if they find you to be medically suited to this treatment. Once this process has been completed, you will be able to login to our website and place an order which will be delivered to you the following working day.
